Lived with tube, hybrid and amps for extended periods, always with tubed preamps. The best of each type (CAT JL1 LE , Wall Audio PSET, Music Reference RM200, Blue Circle BC204, Pass XA30.8 ) were all very satisfying when matched with good sources and compatible loudspeakers. I’ve just about finished downsizing my system for simplicity, to fit a smaller living space and to better suit a change to predominantly background music listening. As much about minimizing the number/size of components. My music has now been ripped/stored on SSD (sonicTransporter i7) and lps/cds sold. I wanted a single component for streaming (which I’m new to, but it’s been really nice to listen to “radio” again), volume control and amplification between my sTi7 and my loudspeakers, which pretty much limits me to solid state. I settled on a Naim Uniti Nova which is class AB solid state and am the most pleased I’ve ever been with my system. I’m sure similarly great sounding, small footprint systems can be had with tubed gear.
Have you moved from tubed amplification to solid state amplification... Why?
I'd like feedback from those who have moved from primarily using Tubed pre and power amplification to Solid State pre and power amplification in their systems.
Feel free to share what you found relevant to your experience. The questions below are only meant as a starting point, and reflect what I'm curious about.
- What was the initial motivation or driver that made you consider the move?
- Once you made your choice, what were your specific reasons for doing so?
- How happy and satisfied have you been with this move? Any regrets?
- Lessons learned? Advice to share?
Thank you.
NOTE: Please, this is not about which is Better. Let's not make it about that. I like both solutions and the varied options for each. Thanks!!!
NOTE: I searched the Forums through 2013 for relevant threads...If you know of one or more that relates to my questions, please add the link. Thank you.
Feel free to share what you found relevant to your experience. The questions below are only meant as a starting point, and reflect what I'm curious about.
- What was the initial motivation or driver that made you consider the move?
- Once you made your choice, what were your specific reasons for doing so?
- How happy and satisfied have you been with this move? Any regrets?
- Lessons learned? Advice to share?
Thank you.
NOTE: Please, this is not about which is Better. Let's not make it about that. I like both solutions and the varied options for each. Thanks!!!
NOTE: I searched the Forums through 2013 for relevant threads...If you know of one or more that relates to my questions, please add the link. Thank you.
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